Meiling
MAY-ling
Meiling is a girl’s name of Chinese origin, meaning “Meiling is a Chinese feminine name. 'Mei' can mean 'beautiful', 'plum', or 'granddaughter', and 'Ling' can mean 'bell', 'spirit', or 'fine'. Thus, it often signifies 'beautiful spirit'.”. It currently ranks #12962 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2005.
What Meiling Means
“Meiling is a Chinese feminine name. 'Mei' can mean 'beautiful', 'plum', or 'granddaughter', and 'Ling' can mean 'bell', 'spirit', or 'fine'. Thus, it often signifies 'beautiful spirit'.”
The Story of Meiling
A name that sings with the grace of a celestial bell and the fragrance of the plum blossom.
Meiling is a melodious Chinese feminine name, where 'mei' can convey beauty, the plum fruit, or even 'granddaughter', while 'ling' often signifies a 'bell', 'spirit', or something 'fine'. The combined meaning frequently blossoms into 'beautiful spirit', evoking a sense of ethereal grace and delicate charm.
You hear a gentle chime when you pronounce Meiling, imagining your daughter as a spirit of light and joy. This name suggests a child who moves with effortless grace and possesses an inner radiance that touches everyone she meets.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#17 in 2005
Total Births
365
First Recorded
1960
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